About

The ANU Community Music Centre hosts four Blue Room Sessions events each year, each consisting of up to three concerts. Applicants can apply to perform in a concert held in the ANU School of Music’s blue room, the Big Band Room. This concert series welcomes and showcases ACT musicians of all ages (6 and up) and provides the necessary performing experience for the developing musician. Ticket entry to the concerts is by gold coin donation to the Friends of the School of Music.

Details

There is a 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm concert per session. See below for session dates: 

2024 Session Dates

Blue Room Session #1: Friday 22 March, 2024 (Applications close 13 March, 5:00pm)

Blue Room Session #2: Friday 31 May, 2024 (Applications close 22 May, 5:00pm)

Blue Room Session #3: Friday 9 August, 2024 (Applications close 31 July, 5:00pm)

Blue Room Session #4: Friday 20 September, 2024 (Applications close 11 September, 5:00pm)
 

Eligibility

It is a requirement of our funding that our participants are ACT residents. However, non-ACT residents can apply, understanding that placement preference is given to ACT residents.

Concerts are for performers of all ages (6 and up). There is a limit of five students per studio/tutor and a performance limit of seven minutes per participant.

How To Apply

If you would like to receive information about Blue Room applications and concerts, please add your email to our Blue Room Mailing List here: Blue Room mailing list.

Applications for the 9 August Concert Series is now open! If you or your student are interested in performing, please fill out the application form here: Blue Room Sessions Application